Craigslist Removes Adult Services Section

Craigslist has been this sudden phenomenon over the past 3 years. It sort of like Ebay in the sense that it’s an online swap meet where you can sell used things. In addition to selling possessions one could also “sell themselves” for money. If you ever think of someone selling themselves prostitution is something that instantly comes to mind. A big problem with the sight is that people are offering favors or different acts from themselves to other people for money. People are afraid that this would be making the child trafficking and pimping of women worse with this site.

In the article it talks about how a many was accused for killing a masseuse he met on Craigslist. No one knows if any sexual acts went on but these are one of the many things advertised that usually aren’t what they seem to be. The man ending up committing suicide while waiting for his trail date, which is a very unfortunate thing.

It’s really sad to see that so many people getting hurt and/or dying due to this website. I personally know someone who was posted on the site as a joke and it just proves how serious this actually is. Some people in this world are creepy and are looking for more than just someone to talk to. Everyone just needs to be more aware of what’s going on online.

PRESS, THE ASSOCIATED. "Craigslist Removes Adult Services Section –
NYTimes.com." The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Sept. 2010. .